by Lisa Leidenfrost 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Sometimes we ask ‘why’ of God when we don’t understand why He has given us such a hard trial. Job asked that of God and notice that God did not answer his question directly. He answered it by saying, ‘take a good look at who I am and that […]
A New Report on Eileen
Last week we had another CT Scan. The results showed that the lesions on her liver were again, half the size they were at the last CT scan. So, it appears that the chemo is doing its job and the cancer is shrinking. Praise the Lord. On the other hand, Eileen is feeling the tumor […]
When…Various Trials Come
Many years ago, a friend of mine told me that my life was too nice and easy. Everything came easy to me and nothing bad ever seemed to happen. God was blessing me and my life. But that was going to change. At the time, I thought my friend just took everything in a bad […]
Apply to Christ
“I find Christ to be Christ, and that He is far, far, even infinite heaven’s height above man. And that is all our happiness. Sinners can do nothing but make wounds that Christ may heal them; and make debts, that He may pay them; and make falls, that He may raise them; and make deaths, […]
When I Die
“May I live the remainder of my life as entirely to the glory of God as he lived; and when I shall come to the period of my life, may I die in the same blessed peace wherein he died: may I be with him in the kingdom of light and love for ever” Ian […]
For Kim—RIP
We’ve gathered this afternoon to celebrate the life of Kim Meyer. As we celebrate, however, there is a sense of sorrow and sadness hovering over everything we say and do. As you all know, we’re not here remembering someone who is sitting in the other room watching us. Kim passed away. She is not here. […]
For Lonna
Death is a terrible thing. Someone you all loved for many years, has been taken to a new home. The wonderful thing is that Lonna knew that everything I have just read is true and had put her hope in Jesus. This hope was not based on empty yearning, or some kind of hope based […]
Be Grateful
“…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Th 5:18). “…giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ…” (Eph 5:20). The only thing you can’t give thanks for is sin you are about to do. What a […]
Complaint: A Lament for Your Loss
Many people find that the hardest part of the grief journey is simply getting started. Stepping on the trail by facing the pain and the hurt can be terrifying. All manner of questions arise. “What will I feel? Will I be able to handle whatever I feel? What if my thoughts consume me and my […]